Saab 9-3 Saloon (2002 - 2011) 1.9TiD Vector Sport (150bhp) 4d Auto (07) (2007/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It says I like my badges, but I want to be different. It also says that I am an absolute tool for not checking that it is in fact an expensive Vauxhall.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it (because they are too polite to say otherwise) - they always worry when it will brake down next.
Would you buy this car again and why?
NEVER, NO WAY, NO SIR, NOT EVER. JUST DON'T DO IT! BUY A VOLKSWAGEN OR SKODA OR BMW ETC - BUT NEVER A SAAB.
What are you likely to buy next?
Skoda Superb or Seat Exeo (had enough BMWs in my time to have gotten the badge thing out of my system).
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£16,999
When did you buy the car?
February 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Car was pre-registered and so reduced in sale price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a larger car for the family.
What was the dealer like?
Friendly enough until they got rid of the Saab franchise and then fired the only saab specialist.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
When its working, quick, responsive and very comfortable.
What's it like to park?
Vision is terrible - parking sensors are a must, which mine doesn't have.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
LOADS - Injector failed + interior trim popping off in 2 places (never goes back into place)+ alternator failed + brakes diminishing at a scary rate + gear knoch drops off + solenoid failed.
What's most practical about your car?
Strong body - ok size for 2 small children, 2 adults and camping gear.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The removable gear knob could be useful in stopping car theives - hang on - silly me; no body would want to steal it anyway! The seats are good though.
